Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program
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The Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is a utility assistance program designed to assist low income households in meeting their immediate energy needs and encourage consumers to control energy costs for years to come through energy education.
CEAP assists income eligible families with crisis and utility assistance. Utilities include electricity, gas, and propane. In crisis related circumstances, the program may assist in repairing or replacing cooling and heating systems. All participating households receive energy education to include energy saving tips for the home.
Households with elderly, disabled, and young children (ages 5 and under) receive priority for financial assistance through CEAP. Non-eligible households are referred to other resources within their community.
Eligibility for CEAP is calculated at 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Proof of Citizenship or Legal Residency is required.
U.S Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines
Program Year 2023 Income Limits for CEAP
(effective January 23, 2023)
| Persons in Family/Household | 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines |
|---|---|
| 1 | $21,870 |
| 2 | $29,580 |
| 3 | $37,290 |
| 4 | $45,000 |
| 5 | $52,710 |
| 6 | $60,420 |
| 7 | $68,130 |
| 8 | $75,840 |
| Families with more than 8 persons | Add $7,710 for each additional person |
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Due to overwhelming interest in the program, we are currently not accepting new applications for energy assistance while we process the ones already in the queue.
However, we are still continuing to take new applications for water and wastewater bills.
Click here to download an application in English or Spanish.
Without all the required documents, applications will be incomplete and will not be accepted. Completed applications may be emailed to applications@cacost.org or submitted in person or by mail to one of the office locations listed below.
For more information about the program, please contact one of the following resource locations serving your county/community.
Cameron and Willacy Counties
1822 W. Jeferson
Harlingen, Texas 78550
956-423-1100
Brownsville Community
519 E. Madison St.
Brownsville, Texas 78520
956-435-0379
Brooks, Duval, and Jim Wells Counties
65 N. Wright St.
Alice, Texas 78332
361-661-1300
Bee and San Patricio Counties
212 S. Rachal St.
Sinton, Texas 78387
361-364-0220
The SHARE Program provides bill payment assistance to BPUB residential customers affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. For more information click here.
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Eligibility for CEAP is calculated at 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Proof of Citizenship or Legal Residency is required.
U.S Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines
Program Year 2023 Income Limits for CEAP (effective January 23, 2023)
| Persons in Family/ Household | 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines |
|---|---|
| 1 | $21,870 |
| 2 | $29,580 |
| 3 | $37,290 |
| 4 | $45,000 |
| 5 | $52,710 |
| 6 | $60,420 |
| 7 | $68,130 |
| 8 | $75,840 |
| Families with more than 8 persons | Add $7,710 for each additional person |
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Due to overwhelming interest in the program, we are currently not accepting new applications for energy assistance while we process the ones already in the queue.
However, we are still continuing to take new applications for water and wastewater bills.
Click here to download an application in English or Spanish.
Without all the required documents, applications will be incomplete and will not be accepted. Completed applications may be emailed to applications@cacost.org or submitted in person or by mail to one of the office locations listed below.
For more information about the program, please contact one of the following resource locations serving your county/community.
Cameron and Willacy Counties
1822 W. Jeferson
Harlingen, Texas 78550
(956) 423-1100
Brownsville Community
519 E. Madison St.
Brownsville, Texas 78520
(956) 435-0379
Brooks, Duval, and Jim Wells Counties
65 N. Wright St.
Alice, Texas 78332
(361) 661-1300
Bee and San Patricio Counties
212 S. Rachal St.
Sinton, Texas 78387
(361) 364-0220
The SHARE Program provides bill payment assistance to BPUB residential customers affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. For more information click here.
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